JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
15.35 EUR
+0.02 (+0.13%)
DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.02%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a better Return On Equity (11.71%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
DEC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEC is below the industry average of 8.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(6.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
DEC has a better Profit Margin (6.50%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.99%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
DEC has a Gross Margin of 53.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
DEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a Altman-Z score (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as DEC would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DEC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.62) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC4.97%
2.3 Liquidity
DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC has a Current ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.93, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DEC have decreased by -9.48% in the last year.
DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% yearly.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.80%.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.65% yearly.
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.71.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DEC.
DEC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DEC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.72.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DEC.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. DEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DEC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.55%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, DEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DEC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPA:DEC (12/15/2025, 5:29:56 PM)
15.35
+0.02 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.29B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.40M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.36 (26.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY8.53%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY23.61%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY32.89%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.58
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROCE | 7.45% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.79% | ||
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.99% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score6
WACC4.97%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.46%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year89.62%
EBIT Next 3Y29.77%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.99%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y6.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for JCDECAUX SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of JCDECAUX SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 13.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.6.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DEC stock?
The dividend rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.